The Irish Times

Flogas announces price hikes for gas and electricity customers

Energy provider says electricity and gas prices will rise by 27% and 29%

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 17:37

Flogas agrees to buy Naturgy Ireland

Move will lead to significant expansion for DCC-owned Flogas

Fri Nov 05 2021 - 17:20

Live long and prosper: how to plan for a comfortable retirement

Starting a pension early is key to living standards remaining the same upon retirement

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 00:00

How does moving jobs affect your pension?

‘Jobs for life’ are not so common now, so you can take your pension with you – to a point

Thu Oct 28 2021 - 12:00

Flogas to increase prices in November

Families face further energy price hikes of up to €300 a year

Fri Oct 15 2021 - 18:37

Former watchdog expresses concern pensions have become ‘political football’

Paul Kenny raises questions about Sinn Féin proposals for changing pensions regime

Fri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00

Workers urged to apply for State pension early to avoid losing payments

Don’t wait until retirement year before applying, says former pensions ombudsman

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 18:20

Pensions: more than just a numbers game

A positive approach to retirement involves setting goals and finding ways to meet them

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 00:00

Prohibitive costs stalling widespread retrofitting of homes, energy firm finds

Homeowners want to radically improve their homes, says Tipperary Energy Agency

Sun Jun 14 2020 - 10:09

Pensions reform should be high on everyone’s political agenda

Graying vote has set political parties a-jitter hence the ill-judged promises

Tue Feb 04 2020 - 05:32

Can the State afford to roll back on the ‘pensions time bomb’?

Promises and auction politics will not solve the challenge of funding vast future pension costs

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 04:32

Daft.ie owner pays €5.8m dividend after return to profit

Fallon brothers each hold close to a quarter of Distilled SCH

Wed Dec 04 2019 - 17:00

All set to be pensioned off: But are you really prepared for retirement?

There are a range of state supports and allowances available to help navigate your golden years

Tue Nov 26 2019 - 05:30

Adults have abdicated climate responsibility, says energy expert

Dublin seminar told failure of global response is forcing young people to protest

Mon Feb 18 2019 - 19:48

Irish-language choir stages protest after being cut out of Masses

‘After 50 years that was that. No consultation, no words of regret, no thanks’ – Dublin choir

Thu Jan 31 2019 - 20:00

When I’m 65: five ways you’ll benefit

Lower tax bills and additional social welfare benefits await those reaching retirement age

Tue Jan 29 2019 - 05:30

It’s a long way to nationwide climate action, but not in Tipperary

A local climate action initiative in the county has led to 150 homes being retrofitted

Sat Dec 01 2018 - 06:00

Does my unhealthy relationship with food mean I’m an addict?

Jokes aside about being ‘addicted’ to ice cream, failing to control food consumption, despite negative impacts, is a problem

Fri Aug 24 2018 - 06:01

Concern at lower tax relief under mandatory pension plan

Consultants Mercer also opposes exclusion of close to 700,000 workers from auto-enrolment scheme

Thu Aug 23 2018 - 22:10

Feed and water shortages flagged as perilous farm hazards

Climate change ‘events like these’ shape how resources used, Minister tells farming forum

Tue Aug 21 2018 - 21:41

Plugging the gaps: the benefits of retrofitting

The Tipperary Energy Agency’s ‘deep retrofit’ brings home-owners’ energy bills down from €2,000 to €200

Thu Jul 19 2018 - 00:00

What happened to absolute return funds?

With mixed performance, should investors look for the escape hatch?

Tue Jun 19 2018 - 05:40

Italian uncertainty puts €1bn in Irish pension funds at risk

Formation of new government halts bond sell-off but risks to Irish pension savers remain

Tue Jun 05 2018 - 14:09

AYM signs deal with mattress startup to expand in Middle East

Ecommerce technology firm plans to have Simba product ready to launch by end of June

Mon Mar 19 2018 - 08:30

Most Irish homes need to be retrofitted by 2050 to reduce emissions

Average capital cost to upgrade to a ‘zero energy’ house is between €30-€40k, committee hears

Wed Jan 24 2018 - 12:51

Low-returning bonds still dominant asset class in Irish pensions

Bonds account for 48 per cent of average allocation, Mercer survey finds

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 05:00

An Irishwoman’s Diary: ‘Messiah’ celebrations on the double

Handel was happy with Dublin’s reaction to his oratorio

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 01:20

Trump election might offer chance to invest in renewables

Pension funds could fund sustainable projects dropped by climate-sceptic president

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 17:05

The best – and worst – performing funds of 2016

Some lucky investors enjoyed returns of almost 30% on their North America funds during the year, but volatility will be watchword for 2017

Tue Dec 20 2016 - 06:00

Ciarán Hancock: Fine Gael must undo damage to pensions

Leo Varadkar’s approach to INM pension is very different to that of last government

Wed Dec 14 2016 - 05:33

Man jailed for 14 years for ‘vicious’ knife attack on ex-partner

Judge says attack by Denis Leahy was premeditated and planned ‘for at least a day’

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 13:36

Pension funds continuing to reduce exposure to equities

Mercer data shows equities make up 36% of asset allocations by Irish pension schemes

Mon Jul 18 2016 - 05:00

Power to the people: is community energy the way forward?

The Government wants us to become ‘energy citizens’, but advocates of local energy schemes say Ireland is lagging behind other EU countries

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 03:00

Union warns Corbyn on nuclear policy amid another resignation

British Labour leader told he has ‘another shock coming’ if nuclear policy is changed

Mon Jan 11 2016 - 19:35